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Cost Accountant

Chester Permanent View Job Description
This role would be a great fit for someone who enjoys partnering closely with operations, influencing performance, and driving meaningful improvements across the site.
  • Hybrid working & 1pm finish on a Friday!
  • Great combination of challenge, career development, and work-life balance

About Our Client

I'm currently supporting a fantastic opportunity within a manufacturing business looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to partner with the manufacturing site.

Job Description

  • Ownership of product standard costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting
  • Supporting three operational sites with job costing, stock processes, and fixed asset reporting
  • Leading improvements across costing processes, controls, and reporting
  • Managing capex and maintaining the asset register
  • Preparing weekly and monthly profitability reporting
  • Playing a key role in stock takes, budget preparation, and audit support
  • Working closely with production teams, IT, and finance to enhance data accuracy and decision‑making



The Successful Applicant

  • Experience within manufacturing
  • Strong costing and management accounting background
  • CIMA‑qualified or QBE with 3-4 years in a costing role
  • Someone hands‑on, analytical, process‑improvement focused
  • SAP experience is essential



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Hybrid working options for better work-life balance.
  • Permanent role with opportunities for career development.
  • Supportive and professional company culture.
Contact
Nicola Jones
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6934306
Phone number
+44 151 255 3758

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Jones
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3758
Job reference
JN-012026-6934306